A D Johnson Foundation
A D Johnson Foundation is a private foundation located in Glenview, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations supporting education, community projects, civic development, arts, health, and community services.
A D Johnson Foundation at a glance
In short: A D Johnson Foundation gave $100K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,333
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $702,441
- -6.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to A D Johnson Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says no specific form is required, but submitted information should be sufficient to show that the applicant qualifies. It refers applicants to “Answer 2D below” for further information. The filing states that award restrictions are contained in the foundation’s articles of incorporation; those restrictions are not detailed here.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Committee On Charities Ad Johnson F
Mailing address: 1701 E Lake Ave-Ste 240, Glenview, IL 60025
Phone: (847) 724-3464
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who A D Johnson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Colorado Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 35% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is A D Johnson Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 210% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $100K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | Education-General Fund | $25,000 |
| Rise up Foundation McHenry, IL | Community Project Funding-Children and Families | $12,500 |
| Joyful Noise Christian Pre-School McHenry, IL | Education-General Fund | $10,000 |
| McHenry Riverwalk Foundation McHenry, IL | Civic Development-General Fund | $10,000 |
| Community House Winnetka Wilmette, IL | Community Center - General Fund | $10,000 |
| Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning Denver, CO | Advocacy and education - refugees and immigrants -general fund | $10,000 |
| Macyn's Jars Woodstock, IL | Providing Toys to Hospitalized Children-General Fund | $5,000 |
| Performing Arts at Metropolis Arlington Heights, IL | Cultural Arts-General Fund | $5,000 |
| The Hap Foundation Glenview, IL | Medical-Terminally Ill | $5,000 |
| Downers Grove Area Fish Inc Downers Grove, IL | Food Pantry and Community Services - General Fund | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $702,441 | $83,811 | $131,851 | $100,000 | 12 | $105,038 | $58,013 | $49,920 |
| 2024 | $750,481 | $89,597 | $129,952 | $100,000 | 12 | $104,655 | $64,325 | $50,469 |
| 2023 | $790,836 | $43,151 | $129,454 | $100,000 | 9 | $104,598 | $18,325 | $50,067 |
| 2022 | $877,139 | $22,588 | $133,997 | $100,000 | 10 | $104,786 | $6,964 | $56,267 |
| 2021 | $988,548 | $114,815 | $133,154 | $100,000 | 11 | $104,746 | $86,601 | $63,889 |
| 2020 | $1,006,887 | $94,401 | $134,597 | $100,000 | 10 | — | $67,338 | $60,359 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A D Johnson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with a range of activities. For example, Rise Up Foundation describes its work as funding projects for children and their families; Performing Arts at Metropolis describes itself as a performing arts and education center seeking to make the arts accessible to a broad and diverse community. Downers Grove Area FISH Inc. says it provides a food pantry, clothes closet, local transportation, and limited financial assistance. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $100,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $7,500. The largest awards included $25,000 to the University of Colorado Foundation for an education general fund; $12,500 to Rise Up Foundation for children and families’ community projects; and $10,000 each to Joyful Noise Christian Pre-School, McHenry Riverwalk Foundation, Community House Winnetka, and Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning.
Other 2025 grantees included Macyn’s Jars ($5,000), Performing Arts at Metropolis ($5,000), The HAP Foundation ($5,000), Downers Grove Area FISH Inc. ($5,000), Gigi’s Playhouse ($1,500), and Lakemoor Scholarship Fund ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kenneth F. Theisen as secretary, general counsel, and director; Keith R. Johnson as president and director; and Deborah J. Seymour as director.
A D Johnson Foundation is led by Keith R. Johnson, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keith R. Johnson
President & Director
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth F. Theisen
Secretary, General Counsel & Director
Assistant Secretary & General Counsel → Secretary, General Counsel & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah J. Seymour
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Martha C. Johnson (2020–2023) — President & Director · Filing note: Resigned in 2023
- Former: Deborah J. Seymour Appointed In (2023) — Director
- Former: Diane T. Johnson (2020) — President · Filing note: Retired in 2020
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A D Johnson Foundation
How much does A D Johnson Foundation give each year?
A D Johnson Foundation gave $100K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 12 grants.
What is A D Johnson Foundation's typical grant size?
A D Johnson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,333, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from A D Johnson Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does A D Johnson Foundation give grants?
A D Johnson Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were McHenry, IL (4 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does A D Johnson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of A D Johnson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are A D Johnson Foundation's largest grantees?
A D Johnson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Colorado Foundation ($25,000), Rise up Foundation ($12,500) and Joyful Noise Christian Pre-School ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is A D Johnson Foundation?
A D Johnson Foundation reported $702K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does A D Johnson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A D Johnson Foundation?
The filing says no specific form is required, but submitted information should be sufficient to show that the applicant qualifies. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is A D Johnson Foundation's EIN?
A D Johnson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6124270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). A D Johnson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/a-d-johnson-foundation-morg_a710177c5b484cfc9e5d9bc27164667b
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